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Ultrasound after surgery
I had surgery on Monday and was told it was successful, including lymph nodes. But the surgeon has ordered an ultrasound. Has that happened to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Nov 13, 2024
prostatectomy vs radiation?
Seeing radiation oncologist Monday Surgeon says I am okay for prostatectomy, although age is a bit of concern, parents lived til mid 90s CHOICES? Quality...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 1 hour ago
Are Kegels Worthwhile?
At our RARP consult, I asked the well-respected surgeon if my husband should start doing Kegels. He said it couldn't hurt, but that most improvement...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Sep 28, 2024
Significant disagreement between 1st and 2nd opinions, what to do?
Advance apologies for the length of this post. I believe I am at a crossroads in my PCa journey and am soliciting opinions on how...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 28 9:17am
Single port vs. Multi-port DaVinci Robot for RARP
How important is it to find a surgeon who has access to the newer single port DaVinci? Is it better to work with someone who...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jul 30, 2023
Nerve sparing and continence.
If the surgeon says he might have to go after the nerves on ine side, I know that contributes to ED, but does it also...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 28, 2024
Meeting others in person that have had a RARP/PC?
Yesterday I had a PT session and while I was waiting to be checked in etc. another man waiting asked me If I was a...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 28 10:40am
Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer Treatment Decision
I have perused comments in these discussion areas and thought I'd reach out for thoughts on the decision of prostatectomy vs radiation therapy. Thank you...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 2 days ago
Pee Log. After surgery, how many times did you pee in the average day?
My Surgeon ordered some PT for me to complete Kegels etc. The PT gave me a Pee Log to complete. I have to monitor how...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 2 days ago
Surgery, radiation, other - what is the best for 2Ta Gleason 7
I have 2Ta grade, with a Geason 7, and PSA 10. The tumor has push slightly outside the prostate. The surgeon thinks there is a...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 29 8:30am
Surgery number 3? Really?
I'm just getting over the AUS surgery, but still have pain, mainly near the left testicle. The pump was installed on the right because of...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 26 5:56pm
Artificial Urinary Sphincter Surgery - A Review
OMG I just got kicked in the balls by a kangaroo. I haven't been I this much mental torture since one of my girls made...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jun 4 7:23am
Prostate Cancer complicated by anal stenosis: Any suggestions?
2016 scar removal from colon. Diagnosed with anal stenosis2023 PSA 14 and MRI lesion PIRADS 4Saw 2 Urologists in Vegas for transperineal biopsy first only...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 5, 2024
Final Diagnosis after Radical Prostatectomy- Looking for suggestions
Friends I elected to have a RP on 1/27/25. My Gleason score pre-op was 8. My PSMA Scan was clear. I just received my results...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 4 4:44pm
Who prescribes ADT?
I’m working with Cleveland clinic and went to Mayo Jax last week to start the 2nd opinion process. I’m working on getting all my scans...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Feb 25 7:21am
Focal Cryotherapy vs RARP
I'm diagnosed GG 2 and MRI and biopsy indicated that the cancer is located in one lesion near the prostate capsule. Being treated at a...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 8 7:31pm
Prostate Cancer Gleason 6 Group 1 + Hypogonadism
I recently was diagnosed with PC Gleason (3+3) 6 Group 1. I also have been on Testosterone Replacement Therapy for over 10 years. As soon...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: 5 days ago
Final countdown to RP on 3/26th and I’m anxious
62yrs G9 no spread. Hoping I made the right decision to have radical surgery. I got diagnosed in mid January and felt I needed to...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Mar 22 4:34pm
Erections post radical prostatectomy: What to expect?
My 55 year old husband has been diagnosed with PCA, Gleason 7 (4+3) with MRI revealing a grade 4 tumour in one side of prostate...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: May 25, 2024
Has anyone been prescribed hormone therapy prior to surgery?
My husband is at the decision stage between hormone therapy and radiation or surgery. Localized tumor based on PSMA PET, Gleason score 9(4+5) PSA 9.2,...
Support Group: Prostate Cancer
Last active: Jan 13 6:18pm